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#1 Posted : 01 June 2006 05:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By Derek Holt Colleagues, I am looking for information related to incidents relating to UXO (UnExploded Ordnance) being encountered during construction works anywhere in the world. In particular any incidents that have resulted in actual injuries/fatalities to construction workers or as the result of construction activities. I am trying to ascertain frequency of occurence. Any incident summaries would be appreciated.
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#2 Posted : 01 June 2006 11:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Smiff Frequency is a factor of location, and a desk study prior to construction should establish the likelihood of encountering UXO,and whether you'll need a full report and specialist assistance with GPR etc. Firms like Bactec might be able to help.
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#3 Posted : 01 June 2006 21:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Sandler CMIOSH Closure of London Airport today, any good? All local authorities have a record of UXO's. Regards Jonathan
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#4 Posted : 05 June 2006 00:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By Derek Holt Smiff, I am looking for actual incident reports of this having occured i.e injuries/fatalaties due to construction and UXO anywhere in the World. John, Could you send details of London airport incident. I am overseas. Thanks for your responses.
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#5 Posted : 05 June 2006 08:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter Derek Here is the link to the BBC report of the incident: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/...gland/london/5037196.stm Paul
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#6 Posted : 05 June 2006 23:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By Derek Holt Thanks Paul, much appreciated.
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